Overview
The Samson Sieve Grip 12-25 is a farm tractor produced in Janesville, Wisconsin, between 1917 and 1918. It is equipped with a 7.0L General Motors four-cylinder gasoline engine and has a total weight of 5,800 lbs. The tractor's configuration includes a single-speed transmission with one forward and one reverse gear.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The tractor is powered by a 426 ci General Motors engine with a claimed belt output of 25 hp and a claimed drawbar output of 12 hp.
Transmission Configuration:
The drivetrain consists of a 1-speed transmission providing exactly one forward and one reverse gear.
Production and Logistics:
The model was priced at $1,750 in 1917, with a total production run of 140 units manufactured by Samson.
Production
| Description | Built in Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samson |
| Original price | $1,750 (1917) |
| Total built | 140 |
Engine
| Engine type | General Motors 7.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Description | General Motors / gasoline / 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 426 ci (7.0 L) |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) |